Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in Wisconsin
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in Wisconsin and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$63,760$30.65 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$59,620 – $75,010Top 10%: $78,490+
Jobs7,3900.60× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in Wisconsin cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $65,660 | $31.57 | 6,300 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $65,410 | $31.45 | 1,890 |
| Madison, WI | $64,550 | $31.04 | 650 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $63,720 | $30.64 | 650 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $60,930 | $29.29 | 630 |
| Green Bay, WI | $60,790 | $29.23 | 600 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $60,490 | $29.08 | 540 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $63,480 | $30.52 | 380 |
| Appleton, WI | $65,300 | $31.39 | 370 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $60,960 | $29.31 | 270 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $63,950 | $30.74 | 260 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $60,950 | $29.30 | 250 |
| Kenosha, WI | $65,350 | $31.42 | 250 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $64,000 | $30.77 | 190 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $64,850 | $31.18 | 180 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $65,270 | $31.38 | 160 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $62,820 | $30.20 | 160 |
| Wausau, WI | $60,360 | $29.02 | 150 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $62,950 | $30.27 | 140 |
Hospitals and jobs in Wisconsin
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $63,940 Idaho · $63,800 Minnesota · $63,750 Wyoming · $63,460 North Carolina · $63,270 Utah · $63,230
Other healthcare salaries in Wisconsin
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,340 Registered Nurses · $95,530 Nursing Assistants · $45,130 Medical Assistants · $48,680 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,970 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,670 Dental Assistants · $47,520 Physicians, All Other · $391,740 Pharmacists · $148,740 Physical Therapists · $101,840 Nurse Practitioners · $131,980 Dental Hygienists · $96,540
Questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Wisconsin?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Wisconsin earned a median of $63,760 a year ($30.65 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $59,620 to $75,010.
Where in Wisconsin do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Wisconsin, pay was highest in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $65,660.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.